Dan DeRoy Reaves SR

Dan DeRoy Reaves SR obituary, McKenzie, TN

Dan DeRoy Reaves SR

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Dan Reaves Obituary

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Dateline: McKenzie, TN Funeral services for Dan Reaves, Sr, are scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow at Seminary Cemetery.
Mr. Reaves, 78 years old, died at his residence on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He is a retired factory worker and carpenter. Born in Shelbyville, IN, to Homer and Hazel Williamson Reaves on February 3, 1947.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Connie Brinson Reaves, three daughters Kathy Gahimer of St Paul, IN, Rachel Reaves, and Miranda Reaves, both of McKenzie, one son Dan Reaves, Jr, a sister Marsha Greenwood of Shelbyville, IN, and Tom (Bonnie) Reaves of Shelbyville, IN, six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a grandchild, and a great-grandchild.
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I am sorry to hear Danny passed away. He was always so kind. When he would visit he would come to visit my Dad Glen Stevens. Dad was a cousin to Danny and always Loved Danny and his family.
He is now resting no more sickness.
Christine Stevens Walker

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